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< Back Ms Oorja Tapan Ooorja Tapan is a PhD scholar and Junior Research Fellow in Diplomacy and Disarmament Division at Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Publications

ABOUT INDO-PACIFIC REVIEW ISSN: 3049-1800 Indo-Pacific Review is a peer-reviewed journal in the discipline of Politics, published by the Council for Strategic and Defense Research. The Journal is a creation of the Indo-Pacific Circle (IPC) and is published online, twice a year, in English. Launched in 2023, the journal amplifies the work of early and mid-career scholars in the Indo-Pacific who are actively shaping emerging geopolitical narratives in the region. Indo-Pacific Review aims to contribute to a regionally owned (re)imagination of the Indo-Pacific and put forward creative and critical views on contemporary issues emerging from the region. Indo-Pacific Review invites scholars and researchers, to submit original articles, essays, and reviews addressing key issues in the Indo-Pacific region. You may contact the publisher of Indo-Pacific Review at office@csdronline.com or use the contact form . Publisher C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 Editor-in-Chief Dr Happymon Jacob Mail happymon@csdronline.com C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 EXPLORE ALL ISSUES Volume 1, Issue 1 (July-Dec) 2023 ISSN : 3049-1800 15 December 2023 Volume 2, Issue 1 (Jan-June) 2024 ISSN: 3049-1800 10 June 2024 Volume 2, Issue 2 (July-Dec) 2024 ISSN: 3049-1800 26 March 2025 EDITORIAL BOARD Dr HAPPYMON JACOB EDITOR-IN-CHIEF happymon@csdronline.com Institutional Profile Founder & Director, Council For Strategic and Defense Research Address: C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 CAPT. SARABJEET S PARMAR EDITOR- INDO-PACIFIC ssparmar@csdronline.com Institutional Profile Distinguished Fellow,(Indo-Pacific) Council For Strategic and Defense Research Address: C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 PROF. JAGANNATH PANDA EDITOR-INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION jpanda@isdp.eu Institutional Profile Head, Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA) Address : Institute for Security and Development Policy, Västra Finnbodavägen 2 131 30 Nacka, Sweden VAdm ANIL K CHAWLA EDITOR-MARITIME AFFAIRS akchawlanav@csdronline.com Institutional Profile Distinguished Fellow, Council For Strategic and Defense Research Address: C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 RIVA GANGULY DAS EDITOR- FOREIGN POLICY riva@csdronline.com Institutional Profile Distinguished Fellow (South Asia) Council For Strategic and Defense Research Address: C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 DR GAURAV SAINI EXECUTIVE EDITOR gauravsaini@csdronline.com Institutional Profile Co-Founder, Council For Strategic and Defense Research Address: C-21, 3rd Floor, Block C, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110016 RECENT WORK Transnationalism and Mobile Communities in the IndoPacific: Designing Stronger Policies Dr Ashik J Bonofer Since the end of the Second World War, international relations have changed dramatically, with new actors playing a more significant role in global affairs. This situation has evolved even further since the onset of liberalisation, during which multinational corporations have influenced governmental policies, leading to a globalised world. In this globalised context, numerous individuals have migrated from one country to another. This migration has given rise to a transnational system that seeks to examine dynamics beyond state-centric international relations. Transnationalism is a multifaceted field that can both unite and disrupt connections among nations. While transnationalism encompasses the role of nation-states in economic, financial, and political activities, it also broadens the scope for cross-border migration of individuals. The proposed study will analyse the theoretical contours of transnationalism, assess the historical background of migration, and explore the multiple identities associated with migration. This study will examine a few case studies of migrants in the Indo-Pacific region. Download Myth and Reality of New Chinese Migration to Thailand: A Case Study for the Indo-Pacific Community Dr Kittipos Phuttivanich This article argues that although many contemporary scholars in Thailand depict the overseas Chinese and new Chinese migrants as totally distinct, their actual impact on Thai society and the state has not been as different as these scholars suggest. The real distinction between the two is that the new Chinese immigrants to Thailand have been more influenced by the CCP regime in China, the strengthening Thailand-China relations, and their changing worldviews. This sets them apart from the overseas Chinese who immigrated to Thailand before them. The article begins with the illustration of some similarity between the two Chinese migration waves. Then, it discusses various factors that give the new Chinese migrants distinct characteristics from the old wave of overseas Chinese. Finally, it reflects the impact of the new Chinese migration to the ‘inconvenience’ borders in the Indo-Pacific region Download SECOND ISSUE GUEST EDITOR: PROF. GULSHAN SACHDEVA Prof. Gulshan Sachdeva is Jean Monnet Chair and Director, Europe Area Studies Programme, School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He is also Editor-in-Chief of International Studies. He headed the ADB and the Asia Foundation projects at the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul (2006-2010). His recent publications include India in a Reconnecting Eurasia (Washington: CSIS, 2016) and Evaluation of the EU-India Strategic Partnership and the Potential for its Revitalization (Brussels: European Parliament, 2015). © 2024 COUNCIL FOR STRATEGIC AND DEFENSE RESEARCH C-21, 3rd FLOOR BLOCK C, QUTAB INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI 110016

< Back Dr Sriparna Pathak Sriparna Pathak is the Director of the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies, Jindal School of International Affairs, Sonipat, and an Associate Professor. She has also served as the School’s Assistant Academic Dean. She was formerly a Visiting Fellow at Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement, Kathmandu, and a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Gauhati University. She has been the recipient of a scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and the China Scholarship Council to study and undertake research in China. She has also served as a Consultant at the Policy Planning and Research Division, Ministry of External Affairs, India, and as a Fellow at the South Asia Democratic Forum, Belgium. She holds a PhD in Chinese Studies from the Centre for East Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and has numerous publications in multiple books and journals, focusing on subjects including Sino-Indian relations, and Chinese economy and foreign policy. Publications Diplomatic Double Speak and Chinese Foreign Policy: https://niice.org.np/archives/5595 The Test of Covid-19: China-Pakistan Relations: https://thegeopolitics.com/the-test-of-covid-19-china-pakistan-relations/ Can the BRI resolve China’s economic woes?: https://theasiadialogue.com/2020/02/19/can-the-bri-resolve-chinas-economic-woes//

< Back Mr Ashok Alex Luke Ashok Alex Luke is an Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) chapter, at the Department of Political Science, CMS College Kottayam, Kerala. He holds an MPhil from the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and is currently pursuing his PhD at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kotayam, on the topic, ‘China’s Strategic Engagements in South Asia; A Comparative Study of Sino-Indian and Sino-Pakistan Ties’. He has published several articles in journals such as the South Asian Journal of Diplomacy, focusing on China, West Asia, and India’s foreign policy in its neighbourhood. Publications India and the UAE-Israel Rapprochement: https://thegeopolitics.com/india-and-the-uae-israel-rapprochement/ The Dragon in the Desert: Growing Chinese Foot Print in West Asia: http://kmseethi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IJPAIR-Vol.5-8-2012-15-Special-Issue.pdf#page=309 Engaging with Iran: Contemporary Challenge to India's Foreign Policy: https://books.google.ca/books?hl=en&lr=&id=sxOgAwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA72&ots=09yHCpItVU&sig=1kFFN6aVmMRe_7TrxjNeCOejxcE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

< Back Dr Nansi Paulraj Dr. Nansi Paulraj currently heads the International Relations Department at Loyola College, Chennai. She is an alumna of Loyola College, where she completed her Master's degree. She pursued her M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the School of International Studies, Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her academic journey includes significant international research experience, having conducted area study doctoral research at both Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia, and The University of Tehran, Iran. A recipient of the Indian Council for Social Science Research fellowship, she also holds UGC NET & JRF in Human Rights and Duties. Dr. Nansi Paulraj, she is an insightful media commentator and has recorded notable contributions including an audio podcast on "Russian Military Offensive: The Revisionist Agenda and the Ripple Effects." Her international recognition includes representing India in the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program (2023) focused on "Women Leaders-Promoting Peace and Security for the Indo-Pacific and Central Asia," and participation in the Asian Research Security Consortium in Singapore (2024). Her research experiences have contributed to both national and international publications. Publications

< Back Dr Amrita Jash Dr. Amrita Jash is an Assistant Professor and Ph.D Co-ordinator at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in Manipal, India. Publications

< Back Dr Gaurav Saini Executive Editor Dr. Saini holds a PhD in International Politics from the Centre for International Politics, Organization, and Disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His doctoral thesis titled “India’s Strategic Culture: A study of Indian thinking on China, 1998-2014” focuses on contemporary Indian strategic thought with a particular emphasis on China. His research interests include foreign policy, strategic culture, defense industry, regionalism, and conflict resolution. Currently, he is an Emerging Quad Think Tank Leader, a part of the U.S. State Department’s Leaders Lead on Demand program. The program brings together 20 thought leaders (5 from each of the 4 Quad countries) to work together on various aspects of the Quad in the Indo Pacific region. At CSDR, he is responsible for product design and partnerships. gauravsaini@csdronline.com 123-456-7890

< Back Gaurav Saini Fellow & Operations Lead Dr. Gaurav Saini is a Fellow & Operations Lead at the Council for Strategic and Defense Research. Gaurav finished his PhD from the Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His research interests include Indian foreign policy, strategic culture and conflict resolution. He manages ‘The Chao Track’ - India, ‘National Security Conversations with Happymon Jacob’ and leads product design and partnerships at CSDR.

< Back VAdm ANIL K CHAWLA Editor-Maritime Affairs VAdm Anil K Chawla is the former Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command and a Distinguished Fellow at CSDR. He joined the National Defence Academy in Jan 1978. Commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1982, he specialized in Navigation and Direction in 1988 and subsequently navigated two of the Navy’s frontline frigates. On promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral, he took over as the Director General of Naval Operations on 31 Dec 2014. He took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 31 Jul 18. Vice Admiral Chawla was conferred the Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 Jan 13 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 Jan 2015 for distinguished service. He was conferred with the honorary title of Aide-De-Camp to the President of India on 01 Dec 2019. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Medal for distinguished service of the highest order on 26 Jan 2020. akchawlanav@csdronline.com 123-456-7890

< Back Ms Gayathri Iyer Gayathri Iyer has formerly served as a Junior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, in its Strategic Studies Program, where she focused on research analysis and publications on maritime trade and connectivity, space engagements, energy security and infrastructure sustainability. She holds a Double MSc in Public Policy and Human Development, from the United Nations University (and Maastricht University), with a thesis on ‘The Extent of Impact of Greening Seaports on International Trade Competitiveness’. She served as an Expert Panelist at Deakin Law School, presenting research on ‘Sustainable and Secure maritime Infrastructure in Indo-Pacific Region’. She also co-conceptualized, managed and facilitated the ‘Ocean Dialogue’ of 2017, on the nautical commons, with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Publications East Meets East: An Assessment of the Proposed Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor: https://www.orfonline.org/research/east-meets-east-an-assessment-of-the-proposed-chennai-vladivostok-maritime-corridor/ Re-envisioning the future of Asian regionalism in the Post COVID19 Era: https://www.orfonline.org/research/re-envisioning-the-future-of-asian-regionalism-in-the-post-covid-19-era-66700// Sunk Costs: COVID-19 and the Maritime Industry: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/sunk-costs-covid19-and-the-maritime-industry-64985/

< Back Ms Aakriti Sethi Aakriti Sethi is a doctoral candidate at the US Studies Program, Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies (CCUS&LAS), School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She completed her MPhil in US studies from the same and a Masters of Arts degree in Geopolitics and International Relations (MAGIR) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka. She has acquired internship experience at the North America centre of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi and Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies (KIIPS), Bhubaneswar. Her areas of interest include US foreign policy, US-Japan relations, US-China relations, Indo-Pacific region, East Asian security, US domestic politics and India's foreign policy. Publications

Dr. Happymon Jacob is the Founder and Director of the Council for Strategic and Defense Research. < Back Editor-In-Chief: Dr. Happymon Jacob Dr Happymon Jacob is the founder and director of CSDR. He directs CSDR’s research and activities across divisions. He is an Associate Professor of Diplomacy and Disarmament at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU). Dr Jacob has held various academic and research positions and is an accomplished author, having written the books ‘Line on Fire: Ceasefire Violations and India-Pakistan Escalation Dynamics’ (OUP, 2019) and ‘Line of Control: Traveling with the Indian and Pakistani Armies’ (Penguin Viking, 2018).